Bill Chappell appears in the following:
Queen Will Suspend U.K. Parliament At Boris Johnson's Request
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
The move would shorten the time lawmakers have to organize an opposition vote to a no-deal Brexit. But critics accuse the prime minister of circumventing the democratic process.
Florida Governor Declares State Of Emergency As Hurricane Dorian Gains Force
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
In the next few days, Dorian's winds could top 115 mph — making it a Category 3 storm — the National Hurricane Center says.
Brazil Rejects G-7's Offer Of $22 Million To Fight Amazon Fires
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro says he doesn't want the money — unless it comes with an apology from French President Emmanuel Macron.
Tropical Storm Dorian Puts Puerto Rico On Hurricane Watch; Florida Also In Path
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
The longer-range forecast calls for Dorian to reach Florida over the weekend.
Tropical Storm Dorian Menaces Barbados, Could Become A Hurricane Tuesday
Monday, August 26, 2019
Tropical Storm Dorian "is expected to be a hurricane when it moves near Puerto Rico and eastern Hispaniola" this week, the National Hurricane Center says.
Jakarta Is Crowded And Sinking, So Indonesia Is Moving Its Capital To Borneo
Monday, August 26, 2019
The search criteria included being "relatively free from earthquakes and volcanoes." Officials also want to avoid Jakarta's massive traffic jams.
California Says Its Cannabis Revenue Has Fallen Short Of Estimates, Despite Gains
Friday, August 23, 2019
The tepid results have prompted Gov. Gavin Newsom to revise his office's estimates of how much money the state will net from its cannabis industry.
Teen Gets Life Sentence For Killing Police Officer In Baltimore County
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Dawnta Harris was 16 when the stolen Jeep he was driving ran over Officer Amy Caprio, 29, in the spring of 2018. Harris will be able to seek parole.
Court Limits Display Of South Africa's Old Apartheid Flag, Citing Hateful Legacy
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Saying the flag immortalizes an era of racial segregation, the Equality Court rules that it is "a vivid symbol of white supremacy and black disenfranchisement and suppression."
2 Condos Were Illegally Converted Into 18 Micro Apartments In NYC
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
"The ceiling heights were 4.5 feet to 6 feet tall on each level, depending on where you were standing," says a spokesperson for the New York City Department of Buildings.
Britain's Boris Johnson Appeals To EU To Drop 'Irish Backstop' Demand
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
In response, European Council President Donald Tusk says the idea would lead to reestablishing a border. Johnson calls the backstop deal "inconsistent with the sovereignty of the U.K."
New California Law Says Police Should Kill Only When 'Necessary'
Monday, August 19, 2019
The legislation is a response to police killings of unarmed black men such as Stephon Clark. But critics say it doesn't go far enough.
U.K. Economy Shrinks, Taking A Step Toward Recession For First Time Since 2012
Friday, August 09, 2019
If the U.K. sees similar negative growth in the current quarter, the country will officially be deemed to be in a recession.
Rifle-Carrying Man Faces Terrorism Charge After Causing Panic At Walmart In Missouri
Friday, August 09, 2019
Police say the 20-year-old suspect wanted to cause chaos, as opposed to killing people. He said he wanted to see "if that Walmart honored the 2nd Amendment."
MLB's Yankees And White Sox To Play At 'Field Of Dreams' Farm
Thursday, August 08, 2019
For one night, big leaguers will play baseball at the Iowa farm that was made famous in the beloved film Field of Dreams.
The Pistol That Looks Like A Rifle: The Dayton Shooter's Gun
Thursday, August 08, 2019
The gun used in Dayton has the same core component as an AR-15-style rifle. It also has a 100-bullet magazine. But it's legally considered a pistol.
Stories Of El Paso Shooting Victims Show Acts Of Self-Sacrifice Amid Massacre
Tuesday, August 06, 2019
At least 22 people died, including citizens of the U.S., Mexico and Germany.
'Do Something!': Calls For Action After Mass Shootings In El Paso And Dayton
Monday, August 05, 2019
Many advocates for changing America's gun laws spoke out on Sunday with a simple command to their public servants: "Do something!"
Plastic Bag Sales Fell By 90% At England's Large Retailers In Past 4 Years
Thursday, August 01, 2019
Major retailers in England issued 7.6 billion single-use plastic bags before a fee was instituted in 2015. In the most recent 12-month period, they cut that to 549 million.
Ohio Police Officers Face Disciplinary Action Over Stormy Daniels' Arrest
Thursday, August 01, 2019
The officers include a police commander, a lieutenant, a sergeant and two of the officers who arrested Stephanie Clifford — better known as Stormy Daniels — last summer in Columbus.